Colvin's family was in attendance at Wednesday's meeting and stood in support of the bill.

Under the legislation, if a dog kills a person the owner can be found guilty of a class B felony. The legislation also provides a procedure for the court to determine if a dog is dangerous. The bill also allows the court to order a dog be put to death.

If a dangerous dog is given back to the owner, the owner must have a lock on the animal's enclosure and a concrete floor to prevent the dog from escaping.

House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter is sponsoring the legislation. It moves to the House next for consideration.

Taking a picture or video of a person's intimate body parts without consent could soon be a crime in Alabama. A bill to criminalize so-called upskirting passed the Senate and moves to the House for a final vote.

Taking a picture or video of a person's intimate body parts without consent could soon be a crime in Alabama. A bill to criminalize so-called upskirting passed the Senate and moves to the House for a final vote.

Alabama lawmakers are headed into the final days of the 2018 session with key votes looming on proposals to allow some teachers to carry guns in school, changing the position of lieutenant governor and other bills.

Alabama lawmakers are headed into the final days of the 2018 session with key votes looming on proposals to allow some teachers to carry guns in school, changing the position of lieutenant governor and other bills.

Alabama has long exempted daycares that claim a religious affiliation from the requirement to get a state license and standards. That will change if Gov. Ivey signs new legislation. (Source: WSFA 12 News file photo)

Alabama lawmakers have voted to give the state limited oversight over faith based daycares. The Alabama Senate voted 22-4 on Thursday for the compromise legislation.